Epson Projector Content Manager Operation Guide
Contents Introduction to the Epson Projector Content Manager Software 2 3 Epson Projector Content Manager Features ................................... 4 Setting Up the Software for the First Time 5 Installing the Software ...................................................................... 6 System Requirements .................................................................................................................... 6 Installing the Epson Projector Content Manager Software.................
Introduction to the Epson Projector Content Manager Software See the information here to learn more about the Epson Projector Content Manager software. g Related Links • "Epson Projector Content Manager Features" p.
Epson Projector Content Manager Features The Epson Projector Content Manager software allows you to add images and movies to playlists, and save them on an external storage device. Inserting the storage device into the projector, you can easily project your playlist content without using a cable connection. a Depending on the projector, the supported storage devices differ. See your projector User's Guide for details. You can use a variety of playlist control functions as necessary.
Setting Up the Software for the First Time Follow these instructions to install the Epson Projector Content Manager software. g Related Links • "Installing the Software" p.
Installing the Software Check the system requirements necessary to run the software, and then install the software. a • If the language selected for the installation differs from the language of the operating system being used, the screens may not display correctly. g Related Links • "System Requirements" p.6 • "Installing the Epson Projector Content Manager Software" p.6 System Requirements Your computer must meet the following system requirements to use the Epson Projector Content Manager software.
Editing and Exporting Playlists Follow these instructions to edit playlists and export them to an external storage device. You can then insert the device into the projector and project playlists from the device. g Related Links • "Playlist Editing" p.8 • "Exporting a Project to an External Storage Device" p.
Playlist Editing You can create playlists combining images and movies however you like. You can also add effects to the playlists and schedule when they should play. Multiple scheduled playlists can be saved in one project. 8 File contents File type Details (extension) Image Movie g Related Links • "Supported File Types for Playlists" p.8 • "Converting Movie Files" p.9 • "Saving Playlists to a Project" p.9 • "Adding Effects to a Playlist" p.14 • "Scheduling Playlists" p.
Playlist Editing Converting Movie Files If your movie file type is not supported, you can convert the file to a supported file type. 9 Movie file File type format (extension) MP4 .mp4 (MPEG- Make sure the file is not: 4 ASP, • Saved with an audio codec other than MPEG-4, H.264/MPEGAAC-LC, or LPCM 4 AVC *) • Above 1920 × 1080 resolution • Less than 320 × 240 resolution • Larger than 30 fps WMV .wmv (WMV9) the Epson Projector Content Manager software.
Playlist Editing • Windows 8.1: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Epson Projector Content Manager Ver.X.XX. • Windows 10: Select Start, EPSON Projector, and then select Epson Projector Content Manager Ver.X.XX. 10 • If you want to select a project you have created previously, select the Open project tab and select the project by browsing the folders or using the recently used project list. The main screen is displayed.
Playlist Editing • To add movies, switch to the Videos tab, click folder. 11 and select the the Data list area, select an image in the Pictures tab or movie in the d InVideos tab and click the Add button to add it to the playlist. The selected file is displayed in the Detail area. a • In the Select the folder screen displayed after clicking , only folders are displayed; you cannot see any files in the folders.
Playlist Editing f Edit the playlist name in the Detail area if necessary. want to assign a specific number to the playlist, you can select it g Ifasyou the Remote favorite setting. This lets you start the playlist directly by pressing the corresponding numeric button on the projector's remote control. 12 h Click playlist. to display the Effect settings screen and add effects to the OK in the Effect settings screen to reflect the effect settings to the i Click playlist.
Playlist Editing 13 j Click the Register button to save the playlist. a You can reorder playlists in the project by dragging and dropping them in the order you want in the List of playlists area. you finish adding and editing all the playlists in your project, l When click the Save button to save the project. you want to create multiple playlists and add them to the same k Ifproject, click the New button to add a new playlist. Repeat steps 3 through 10 for each playlist you create.
Playlist Editing 14 Adding Effects to a Playlist c Select the Shape filter tab. You can select effects for a playlist in the Effect settings screen. To display the Effect settings screen, click on the project screen. one of the filters named Custom 1 to Custom 4 in the Filter list d Select area. g Related Links • "Customizing Shape Effect Filters for a Playlist" p.14 • "Effect Settings Screen" p.
Playlist Editing a You cannot edit standard filters such as Circle 1 to Circle 3 and Rectangle 1 to Rectangle 3. 15 The sample effects images are displayed. a • You can use jpeg, png, or bmp file format. • Only images with 1280 × 800 pixels are supported. the Register button to save the shape effect filter settings as the f Click Custom filter in the Filter list. the Browse button and select the image file which you want to e Click use as a shape effect filter.
Playlist Editing g Select the Playlists tab and select a playlist. h Click 16 the target filter name from Custom 1 to Custom 4 as the Shape i Select Filter setting. . Four types of image effects are displayed. j Select the image effect you want to use and click OK. The Effect settings screen is displayed.
Playlist Editing k Click the Register button to apply the settings to your playlist. 17 g Related Links • "Effect Settings Screen" p.25 • "Project Screen - Shape Filter Tab" p.26 Scheduling Playlists You can specify when each playlist starts and finishes.
Playlist Editing 18 d Double-click the date that you want to schedule events in the calendar. a The Synchronize settings setting applies to the entire project, not to individual playlists. The New event screen is displayed. the Playlist and Time settings, and then click the Register e Select button. a • If you want to copy the event to another day, select the original date and click the Copy button. The Copy screen is displayed and you can set the target date.
Exporting a Project to an External Storage Device 19 You can export a project that contains playlists to an external storage device. a • Depending on the projector, the supported storage devices differ. See your projector User's Guide for details. • You can export only one project at a time to the same external storage device. If you export an additional project to the same device, the existing project is overwritten. a Insert an external storage device into your computer.
Solving Problems See the following section to check for solutions to problems you may have using the Epson Projector Content Manager software. g Related Links • "Solving Epson Projector Content Manager Problems" p.
Solving Epson Projector Content Manager Problems Try these solutions if you experience any of these problems. • If you cannot import images, try the following solutions: • Check the supported file types. • If you are viewing the Videos tab, try clicking the Pictures tab. • If you cannot import movies, try the following solutions: • Check the supported file types. • Convert a movie file type to a type that the projector supports. • If you are viewing the Pictures tab, try clicking the Videos tab.
Screen Summary See these sections for more information about the Epson Projector Content Manager screens. g Related Links • "Main Screen" p.23 • "Project Screen" p.
Main Screen 23 When you start the Epson Projector Content Manager software, the main screen is displayed. A Create project Creates a new project on your computer. B Open project Opens an existing project. C Export Exports the project to an external storage device. D Video convert Converts a movie file type to a type that the projector supports. a E Version You can check the supported file types by hovering the mouse pointer over the Convertible formats in the Video convert tab.
Project Screen 24 When you create or open a project, the project screen is displayed. Project Screen - Playlists Tab When you click the Playlists tab in the project screen, the following screen is displayed. Returns to the main screen. A B Playlists, Shape filter, Switch to different project screen tabs. and Time table tabs C Save Saves the project to your computer and returns to the main screen. D Duplicate Duplicates the project. E Export Exports the project to an external storage device.
Project Screen 25 F Time line area Displays the images or movies added to the playlist in playback order. You can add up to 100 files to the playlist. G Register Saves the changes to the playlist. H Cancel Discards any unsaved changes you made to the playlist. Effect Settings Screen When you click displayed. in the Playlists tab, the Effect settings screen is Opens the Effect settings screen. You can add effects settings to the playlist.
Project Screen Overlay Effect 26 Selects whether to enable an overlay effect or not. Select On if you want to apply Color Filter, Lightness, and Shape Filter settings. a You can also select the Overlay Effect setting and the size and position settings for the standard shape effect filters in your projector's menu. See your projector User's Guide for details. Color Filter Applies a color effect from the list of available effects to the playlist. You can also select a Custom color filter.
Project Screen 27 When you select a Custom 1 to Custom 4 shape effect filter in the Filter list, the following functions are available. Project Screen - Time Table Tab When you click the Time table tab in the project screen, the following screen is displayed. A Clear Clears the settings for the selected shape effect filter. B Register Saves the settings for the selected shape effect filter to the project. C Cancel Discards the changes for the selected shape effect filter.
Project Screen 28 F Lock Prevents adding to or editing events in the selected day. You can still delete events from a locked day in the calendar after confirming the operation at the prompt. You cannot copy an event to a locked day. G Edit Changes the playlist or schedule for the selected event. H Delete Deletes the selected event. I New Adds a new event to the selected day. J Event schedule Displays the event schedule for the selected day.
Appendix See these sections to learn more about the Epson Projector Content Manager software. g Related Links • "Updating and Uninstalling the Software" p.30 • "Notices" p.
Updating and Uninstalling the Software Follow these instructions to update or uninstall the Epson Projector Content Manager software. g Related Links • "Getting the Latest Version of the Software" p.30 • "Uninstalling the Epson Projector Content Manager Software (Windows 7)" p.30 • "Uninstalling the Epson Projector Content Manager Software (Windows 8.1/Windows 10)" p.30 Getting the Latest Version of the Software 30 Epson Projector Content Manager, and then click e Select Uninstall/Change.
Notices 31 Check these sections for important notices about your software. • Microsoft® Windows® 10 operating system g Related Links • "Copyright Notice" p.31 • "About Notations" p.31 • "General Notice" p.31 • "Copyright Attribution" p.31 In this guide, the operating systems above are referred to as "Windows 7", "Windows 8.1", and "Windows 10". Furthermore, the collective term Windows may be used to refer to Windows 7, Windows 8.
